Linda Buckland

Linda was born on January 26, 1954, in Escanaba, daughter of the late John Sr. and Joyce (Snowaert) Closs. She graduated from Gladstone High School in 1972, then went on to complete the LPN program at Bay College.

Linda was a natural caregiver and was an exceptional nurse. She had a way of connecting with people on a deeper level. Her patients loved and trusted her. She had a gentle demeanor and a beautiful smile that put people at ease. Linda worked for many years at the Florence Nursing Home and for area home health providers. She loved being a nurse and cherished the many friendships she made over the years.

On Dec. 6, 1975, she was married to Robert “Joe” Buckland at All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone.

Linda was a talented artist and created many beautiful drawings and paintings. She loved planting flowers and herbs in her garden. She was an avid reader and had a quick wit when working crossword puzzles. She never passed up an opportunity to shop and could always seek out treasures for the people she loved. Most of all, Linda loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren were the light of her life.

Linda is survived by her husband of 48 years, Joe; three children, Rachael (Scott) Zdanek of Frankfort, Ill., Nick (Kelly) Buckland of Niagara, Wis. and Sammi (Dan) Peterson of Norway; seven grandchildren, Charlie, Madeline, Jacqueline, Vivienne Zdanek, Evelyn and Henry Buckland, and Joey Peterson; two siblings, John (Terri) Closs of Gladstone and Colleen Cozzi of Willowbrook, Ill.; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Greg Cozzi.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, May 4, from noon to 4 p.m. at Venue 906 in Kingsford. A Celebration of Life service will take place at 1 p.m. with Pastor Jim Danielson officiating.

In honor of Linda, please wear something colorful to celebrate the bright and wonderful woman she was.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of Linda Lou Buckland online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain has been entrusted with the arrangements.